IN PHOTOS: How Filipinos observed Maundy Thursday 2025

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Rappler’s faith chat room members paint a picture of how they commemorate Maundy Thursday

MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino faithful marked Maundy Thursday with reflection and solemn traditions. 

This day commemorates Jesus Christ’s Last Supper with his disciples and the symbolic washing of the feet — a strong reminder to serve others with humility.

Others spent the day in prayer, attending Mass, and visiting churches as part of their spiritual devotion.

In the faith chat room of Rappler Communities, members painted a picture of how they celebrated this sacred day.

IMUS. Catholic devotees in the Diocese of Imus attend the Chrism Mass led by Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista at the Imus Cathedral in Cavite on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Miguel Abenales/ Ministry on the Cultural Heritage of the Church, Diocese of Imus. Miguel Abenales/ Ministry on the Cultural Heritage of the Church, Diocese of Imus.

CHRISM MASS. Catholic devotees in the Diocese of Imus attend the Chrism Mass led by Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista at the Imus Cathedral in Cavite on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Miguel Abenales/ Ministry on the Cultural Heritage of the Church, Diocese of Imus. Miguel Abenales/ Ministry on the Cultural Heritage of the Church, Diocese of Imus.

PABASA SA UMAGA. Residents in Barangay San Roque, Samal, Bataan, conduct the traditional Pabasa on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Raphael Naty/Samal Bataan PIO

PABASA SA UMAGA. Residents in Barangay San Roque, Samal, Bataan, conduct the traditional Pabasa on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Raphael Naty/Samal Bataan PIO

SAN ROQUE. Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David leads the Chrism Mass at the San Roque Cathedral in Caloocan City on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. During the Mass, David blessed the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and consecrated the Sacred Chrism to be used for Catholic rites throughout the year. Priests in the Diocese of Kalookan who attended the Mass also renewed their promise to serve faithfully. Franz Masallo

BLESSED. Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David leads the Chrism Mass at the San Roque Cathedral in Caloocan City on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. During the Mass, David blessed the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and consecrated the Sacred Chrism to be used for Catholic rites throughout the year. Priests in the Diocese of Kalookan who attended the Mass also renewed their promise to serve faithfully. Franz Masallo

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